Honda Pilot is a seven to eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are nine trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 280 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,500 to $2,700, in five years you will lose $3,000 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. Honda Pilot has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA. Leasing a 2018 Honda Pilot LX 2WD will set you back at least $319 per month.
According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Honda Pilot LX 2WD starting from $319 a month with $2,500 due at signing.
2018 Pilot has a relatively short wheelbase ( 111.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 4054 - 4317 lbs.
2018 Pilot seats from seven to eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Pilot ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 46 - 46.8 cu. ft.
Trim | 2018 Pilot LX | 2018 Pilot EX | 2018 Pilot EX w/Honda Sensing | 2018 Pilot EX-L | 2018 Pilot EX-L w/Honda Sensing | 2018 Pilot EX-L w/Navigation | 2018 Pilot EX-L w/Rear Entertainment System | 2018 Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System | 2018 Pilot Elite w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System |
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Starging MSRP | $30,900 | $33,330 | $34,330 | $36,760 | $37,760 | $37,760 | $38,360 | $41,970 | $47,470 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 18 - 19 MPG |
Highway | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 26 MPG |
Combined | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,600 - $2,700 |
2018 Pilot SUV comes in nine trim levels, with an average price that is $150 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Pilot has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.
2018 Pilot SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and eleven complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Honda, which by itself is a relatively high number.